Lent | Friday 11 March 2022
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening:
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be
tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted
by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each
of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
We are citizens of heaven,
where the Lord Jesus Christ lives.
And we are eagerly waiting for him
to return as our Savior.
(Philippians 3:20)
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Psalms: Psalm 27 – Poor Bishop Hooper
A Psalm of Confidence
the lord is my light and my salvation
why should i ever be afraid
the lord is the strong hold upon my life and
of whom should i be afraid
even with false witness or constant breathe of violence
i know the one who cares for me is there
even if my father and my mother both abandon
i know the lord who cares for me is there
i have heard you saying seek my face and
come talk with me
come and talk with me
my heart responds in the way you made it
lord i am coming
i am coming
though the dark surrounds me i know i am protected
my heart will never be afraid
to gaze upon your beauty god and see you in your temple
i will stand hidden in you
i have heard you saying seek my face and
come talk with me
come and talk with me
my heart responds in the way you made it
lord i am coming
i am coming
i am certain i will live in
the house of the lord
all of my days
i know i will delight in
the house of the lord
all of my days
all of my days
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OT Reading: Genesis 14:17-24 (NLT)
Melchizedek Blesses Abram
14:17 After Abram returned from his victory over Kedorlaomer and all his allies, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley).
And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing:
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Creator of heaven and earth.
And blessed be God Most High,
who has defeated your enemies for you.”
Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all the goods he had recovered.
The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give back my people who were captured. But you may keep for yourself all the goods you have recovered.”
Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I solemnly swear to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, that I will not take so much as a single thread or sandal thong from what belongs to you. Otherwise you might say, ‘I am the one who made Abram rich.’ I will accept only what my young warriors have already eaten, and I request that you give a fair share of the goods to my allies—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre.”
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We Give Thee But Thine Own – SLC Zoom Choir
Silverdale Lutheran Zoom Choir
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NT Reading: Philippians 3:17-20 (NLT)
3:17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth. But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
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Jesus Is Coming Soon~Heritage Singers
Easy Worship Resources
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Prayer: Live and Work as a Citizen of Heaven(The High Calling)
Lord, give me the perspective shift I need to remember that I am a citizen of heaven. Remind me continually, Lord, of your truth and majesty. And help me to conduct myself in a manner worthy of the gospel—not on my own strength, but through yours.
Thank you for the beauty of the earth and the joy that you give me through my family, friends, purpose, and accomplishments. But let me never forget that all of it is temporary.
Creator of all things, I so earnestly desire to be more like you. But my humanity gets in the way. Forgive me for putting too much stock in earthly treasures, relationships, and status. And thank you for the forgiveness you offer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Closing: faith and worship | John Birch
My Lord and my God, take me from all that keeps me from thee.
My Lord and my God, grant me all that leads me to thee.
My Lord and my God, take me from myself and give me completely to thee. Nicholas of Flue (1417-87)
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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